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Introduction

Statistics show that within the Health Services almost 50% of accidents
reported under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (RIDDOR) are due to the improper handling of heavy loads.

Under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations that came into force on 1st
January 1993 employers are required to make an assessment of all manual handling
operations and to take remedial action where there is an identifiable risk to
employees.

Aims

The course will teach Supervisors in the Care Industry how to assess manual
handling tasks and manage/implement control measures, and will make them aware
of their own, their staff's, and their employers responsibilities under the new
regulations

Participants will be able to lift and handle reasonable loads safely and
efficiently, minimizing the risk of injury and cumulative strain.

The course will show the importance of efficient body movement and position
in the work situation and the inherent risk of back injury if they are not
followed. It will teach methods of handling and transfer of customers/patients
both manually and mechanically.

The course will make caring staff aware of, and define non-routine and
emergency circumstances, e.g. a falling patient, and give advice as to what to
do.

The Course Covers

Introduction - Accident Statistics in Depth

EC Directives - Health & Safety at Work Act

Legal Implications - Common Law - Criminal Law

Manual Handling Regulations - The Law - Safety Policy

RIDDOR

Case Studies

The Causes of Injury and Strain when Handling/Transferring Loads

The Movement of an Inanimate Object - The Legal Weight Restraint

The Movement of a Customer/Patient

Customer/Patient to Handler Weight Ratios

Management of the Handling/Transfer Operations

Assessment and Control of Handling/Transfer Operations

Carrying Out Practical Assessments

Induction and Training

Risk Assessments

Job Rotation

Assessment of the Situation

Constructing and Using an Ergonomic Approach

Basic Kinetic Movements

Lifting and Transfer Practices

Using Mechanical Assistance - Handling and Transfer Equipment

Equipment Demonstrations

Team Workshop

New Forms in Depth

Role play - Carrying out an Assessment

Accepted Lifts/Transfers

Forbidden Lifts/Transfers

Emergency Situations

Team Work - Commands

Communication - Attitude - Behaviour - Perception

Practical Session - Demonstration of Lifts and Transfers

Questions and Answers

Course Duration

Three Days (two if already trained in Manual Handling).
Up to six delegates
may attend.